Route: Shimla (2) – Manali (3) – Dharamshala (2) – Amritsar (1)

Day 1: Delhi – Shimla (365 km / approx. 10 to 11 hours` drive)

•  Meet our representative/driver at the airport or railway station upon arrival in Delhi.
•  Drive to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the "Queen of Hill Stations."
•  Check in at your pre-booked hotel upon arrival.
•  Evening free for personal activities and leisure.
•  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Shimla – Kufri – Shimla

•  After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion to Kufri, located at an altitude of 2,510 meters.
•  Visit the Himalayan Zoo, enjoy a pony ride, or hike to Mashu Peak (at an additional cost).
•  In the afternoon, visit the Vice Regal Lodge, now known as the Institute of Advanced Studies.
•  Stroll along Mall Road, explore Shimla`s attractions such as Shimla Church, Scandal Point, Gaiety Theatre, and Town Hall, and indulge in some shopping.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Shimla – Manali (265 km / 8 hours)

•  After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Manali, a picturesque hill station at an altitude of 1,950 meters.
•  Manali`s charm attracts honeymooners and tourists worldwide.
•  Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked hotel.
•  Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy the facilities of your resort.
•  Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 4: Manali

•  After breakfast, explore Manali, located at an altitude of 2,050 meters along the Beas River.
•  Visit the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple, built in 1533 and dedicated to the local deity Hidimba, wife of Bhim from the Mahabharata. The temple is noted for its four-story pagoda and wooden carvings.
•  Visit the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.
•  Explore Vashisht Kund, known for its hot-water sulfur springs and old stone temples.
•  Later, visit the Tibetan Market, known for shawls, woolen clothes, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Manali – Rohtang Pass Excursion

•  Enjoy a full-day excursion to Rohtang Pass, located 51 km north of Manali on the Manali-Keylong Highway at an altitude of 4,111 meters (13,400 feet).
•  Rohtang Pass is the gateway to Lahaul, Spiti, Pangi, and the Leh Valley. In winter, the slopes turn into skiing grounds.
•  The area offers spectacular views of glaciers, peaks, and the Chandra River flowing through the Lahaul Valley.
•  Sight the twin peaks of Geypan.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Manali – Dharamshala (280 km / approx. 9 to 10 hours` drive)

•  After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala.
•  En route, visit the Jwala Ji Temple.
•  Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked hotel.
•  Visit the Tibetan Monastery and Bhagsu Nag Temple.
•  Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Day 7: Dharamshala

•  Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Dharamshala.
•  Visit the Church of St. John, known for its old, well-maintained graveyard.
•  Explore Namgyal Monastery, housing the Center of Tibetan Studies.
•  Visit McLeod Ganj, known as "Little Lhasa," rich in Tibetan culture.
•  Later, visit the Kangra Art Museum, showcasing the region`s art and crafts.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Dharamshala – Amritsar (200 km / approx. 5 to 6 hours)

•  After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Amritsar.
•  Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked hotel.
•  Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Amritsar.
•  Visit the Golden Temple, the most exalted Sikh shrine, and the final spiritual destination for Sikhs.
•  Visit the Amrit Sarovar, the holy pool encircling the Darbar Sahib.
•  Later, visit Jallianwala Bagh, commemorating the 1919 massacre of over 2,000 Indians by the British.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Amritsar – Delhi (450 km / approx. 10 to 11 hours` drive)

•  After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Inclusions:

•  Airport pick-up and drop-off for international arrivals/departures.
•  Accommodation in three-star hotels and government-approved farmhouses (1X Double/Twin Room).
•  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trip.
•  Transport (Mini SUV/Hiace Bus/Tourist Bus) transfers for the duration of the tour.
•  Licensed local guide and licensed tourist driver for the duration of the tour.
•  All entry fees to monuments, museums, and sites as per the itinerary.
•  All road route permits.
•  Mineral water throughout the trip.
•  Visa processing and documentation fees.
•  Visa fees, all government taxes and company service charges.

Exclusions:

•  4- & 5-star hotels.

•  Alcoholic beverages during the tour.
•  Souvenirs.
•  Flight tickets.
•  Tips for guides and drivers.
•  Medical / Travel Insurance
•  Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section.